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Noticed this on the build and it just didn’t look right. Is it normal to break bracing so scaffolding can go through it?
Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Scaffold through bracing pic - is this normal? 4May 16, 2019 11:53 am definitely not normal in sydney. You cant smash holes with a hammer through bracing. I would have thought it affects the structural integrity. I as doing a project where the plumbers were using a hammer to make holes in the bracing and the certifier insisted that the bracing be changed. Simeon McGovern Affordable Custom Homes, We design and build to your budget Ashington Homes www.ashingtonhomes.com.au Re: Scaffold through bracing pic - is this normal? 5May 16, 2019 7:33 pm From the physics perspective, the holes won't effect structural integrity significantly as their surface area is minimal vs total area and structural engineering cals are generally done with at least 200% reliability factor, so I would say it was rather a certifier personal problem that he was not okay with that. But from pure aesthetics perspective those holes look ugly and there surely should be a better way of arranging stuff for the scaffolding or plumbing. Re: Scaffold through bracing pic - is this normal? 6May 17, 2019 9:19 am alexp79 From the physics perspective, the holes won't effect structural integrity significantly as their surface area is minimal vs total area and structural engineering cals are generally done with at least 200% reliability factor, so I would say it was rather a certifier personal problem that he was not okay with that. But from pure aesthetics perspective those holes look ugly and there surely should be a better way of arranging stuff for the scaffolding or plumbing. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This is an extract from the plywood bracing association of Australia, so we dont have to speculate any more Simeon McGovern Affordable Custom Homes, We design and build to your budget Ashington Homes www.ashingtonhomes.com.au Re: Scaffold through bracing pic - is this normal? 7May 17, 2019 11:25 am An 'of interest' comment,,, a neatly cut round hole(s) can strengthen many structures as aeronautic and many other engineers will attest but neat and well positioned holes are much different to those bashed through a structure. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Scaffold through bracing pic - is this normal? 8May 17, 2019 11:37 am youre 100% correct. Smashing holes through the bracing ( as was explained to me by my certifier) weakens the bracing. Also its very poor building practice. its the same with penetrations through i joists Simeon McGovern Affordable Custom Homes, We design and build to your budget Ashington Homes www.ashingtonhomes.com.au Re: Scaffold through bracing pic - is this normal? 10May 20, 2019 9:25 am I have never seen it penetrate plywood bracing before. The reason being is that this is the wrong type of scaffolding for this stage of the build ( this is called " hang on platform scaffolding:) Hang on Platform scaffolding is usually only used up to erection of flooring and then when upper frames are installed it is pulled down and regular scaffolding is installed. My guess is that your builder is trying to save money. For a house of your size regular scaffolding will cost $7-9k for a 3 month hire period and then $400-600 per week after this period. So if they can save money the will. Plywood bracing is pretty cheap so i would be insisting that it is replaced Simeon McGovern Affordable Custom Homes, We design and build to your budget Ashington Homes www.ashingtonhomes.com.au Re: Scaffold through bracing pic - is this normal? 11May 20, 2019 11:51 am SejaeD I have never seen it penetrate plywood bracing before. The reason being is that this is the wrong type of scaffolding for this stage of the build ( this is called " hang on platform scaffolding:) Hang on Platform scaffolding is usually only used up to erection of flooring and then when upper frames are installed it is pulled down and regular scaffolding is installed. My guess is that your builder is trying to save money. For a house of your size regular scaffolding will cost $7-9k for a 3 month hire period and then $400-600 per week after this period. So if they can save money the will. Plywood bracing is pretty cheap so i would be insisting that it is replaced I’m just glad it’s not my build but one down my street! Hi all, Not sure if this is a good place for this question but I guess we'll find out! I'm a novice, building a modular room inside my garage/shed and need to create… 0 1861 Sorry! I'm new to this forum and have made a mistake in my posting! I'm looking for a structural solution to a stand alone wooden pickets fence with no structural rail… 1 3298 Yes, get a builder, make sure he is experienced and a registered building practitioner 5 8975 |